Little Wishes

With the start of January lots of people write a list of things that they'd like to achieve in the year ahead, sort of a "30 in 2013" thing. I love seeing what's making people happy and what's important to them in life... does that make me nosey I wonder?

Anyways, seeing peoples lists got me thinking about what I'd like to achieve, not just in 2013 because I have no idea on that one, but in life in general and I've written my own list. My list is 50 things that I would like to achieve over my life span, mostly fairly soon, but some in a few years time when I feel like more of a "proper adult". These are my Little Wishes <3

Little Wishes

1. Learn not to clutter
2. Visit Paris
3. Own my first Nars blusher
4. Stand at the top of a mountain
5. Write a book
6. Travel around Mexico
7. Buy a Ted Baker handbag
8. Have Three Little Buhos mentioned and linked in a magazine
9. Learn to make sushi
10. Go on a spa day with mummy
11. Learn how to switch off
12. Paint something a pretty colour
13. Grow a sunflower
14. Own a Cath Kidston eiderdown
15. Make tapas for friends
16. Learn to swim
17. Get an owl tattoo
18. Throw a dinner party
19. Eat my first macaroon
20. Cuddle a koala
21. Take a course in massage
22. Watch every Almodovar film
23. Go on a family holiday
24. Find my signature scent
25. Find the perfect chocolate brownie recipe
26. Travel by horse and carriage
27. Get a professional manicure
28. Go back to Seville
29. Adopt a hedgehog
30. Go glamping
31. Learn how to make fancy cocktails
32. Get a professional portrait shoot with Daniel
33. Cuddle cats for the RSPCA
34. Go to Disneyland
35. Plant a cherry tree in our garden
36. Be taken for a romantic 3 course meal at a fancy restaurant
37. Find my perfect skin care routine
38. Own a vintage ring or necklace
39. Learn to make the perfect paella
40. Go to the Notting Hill carnival
41. Attend a really posh ball
42. See an owl in the wild
43. Become a mummy
44. Get one of my photos printed A1 to hang on the wall
45. See the northern lights
46. Experience life in America
47. Take pole dancing lessons
48. Visit monkeys in the jungle
49. Have a beautiful wedding
50. Enjoy my happily ever after

So those are all of my little wishes, some small, some slightly bigger but all super special to me. I'm going to add a page to my blog to keep my list and cross things off as I achieve them if anyone fancies keeping up with what I've managed :)

Do you have a list similar to this? Or have you written a list of goals for 2013? If so then link me because I'd love to see :)

Annie x

The Lust List, Birthday Edition

I always find that the month leading up to my birthday I'm always wandering around looking for treats that I would love to receive. There isn't really much I need or want this year, I'm pretty contented with all the lovely things I've got, but these are the few bits that I am lusting after.

1. This pretty swallow jumper is actually from Marks and Spencer. Who would have thought it eh? But I tried this on and loved it straight away. I think I may have found my staple piece for autumn!

2. Bobbi Brown is very much one of my makeup inspirations and her books are a great source of beauty knowledge. I've wanted this book for quite a while now, its full of useful information, application tips, suggestions for how to keep you skin looking fab and also tells you a lot about getting into the makeup artistry business.

3. Unlike most beauty bloggers I haven't been particularly interested in the range from Real Techniques as I already have lots of fab makeup brushes that I'm really loyal to. However, I really need a new blush brush so I think its time to jump on the Real Techniques bandwagon.

4. Ahh, MAC lipsticks. I swear there is something just so beautiful about them. The one I'm lusting madly over is Girl About Town from the Amplified selection. Its a gorgeous bright blue toned pink and looks so striking against fair skin.

5. I saw these shoes blogged about a while back and can't remember who by. They're a cheap £12 dupe of a pair of Ted Baker loafers but they're just as pretty as the real thing. I love golden glitter so how could I resist :)

6. Finally is Nicki Minaj's album, Pink Friday Roman Reloaded. I love her style and her voice is amazing, I'm not really sure why I haven't bought this before, but it is very firmly on the list!

And of course who can forget the obligatory little extras such as chocolate, Topshop panties and anything cute/pretty :D

So those are my birthday lusts. Do you have a birthday coming up soon too? Whats on your lust list at the moment? I'll actually be in Mallorca for my birthday so even if I was to get none of the above, I don't care, the day is going to be amazing and I can't wait :)
Annie x